The private room was quiet and bright, with a young, commanding, and beautiful woman seated in the center of the sofa. She was presumably the one.
Zhan Jingchen curved his lips into a smile, a business card held between his fingers, and walked over.
“Miss Pei, is it? There’s a delivery for you.”
This boy wasn't just good-looking; his voice was pleasant too.
Pei Kexin made up her mind instantly.
Since fate sent you here, you’re not getting away.
Like a queen, she nodded slightly, her beautiful lips parting, “Bring it here.”
One stood, one sat, each holding half of the business card.
Pei Kexin’s eyes were on Zhan Jingchen’s face, while Zhan Jingchen’s gaze was on her hand.
Pei Kexin was very pleased.
This delivery guy, with his excellent physique and face, perfectly matched her aesthetic. He should be more than enough to fool those imbeciles in the Pei family.
Zhan Jingchen also appreciated her.
This woman’s fingers were slender and fair, yet she wore no gaudy nail polish. That was rare among his social circle.
In those mere two seconds of contact, both harbored their own intentions.
Finally, Pei Kexin took the business card.
Zhan Jingchen stood up straight, took a step back, and smiled courteously.
“The delivery is complete. If Miss Pei has nothing else, I’ll be going. Please remember to give a five-star rating. Thank you.”
In that instant, Pei Kexin saw a confidence on his young face that shouldn't belong to someone in this profession.
Seeing him about to leave, she spoke quickly.
“There is something else. Don’t rush off, close the door.”
Was there something else to deliver?
Although they were generous enough, this young master truly didn’t lack those trivial things!
Zhan Jingchen grew impatient, frowning slightly. “Miss Pei, I’m off duty. This is your last order.”
Pei Kexin looked at him. “I know.”
“It’s so late, you should be resting too. Go on, close the door.”
He couldn't figure out what she was up to, but it seemed unusual.
Zhan Jingchen liked challenges and the unknown. Since that was the case, he decided to play along.
He went to close the door, and upon turning back, he feigned innocence.
“Company regulations don’t allow me to accompany guests for drinks. I hope Miss Pei won’t insist?”
Pei Kexin smiled slightly, picked up the wine glass before her, and took a sip.
“That’s a reasonable request… How long have you been working?”
Zhan Jingchen sat down on the small round stool opposite her and rambled, “A year or two.”
Pei Kexin’s gaze was actively fixed on him. “Have you been doing this since you finished school?”
“Mhm.”
“It must be very hard work, right?”
“Indeed.”
“How old are you this year?”
“…Is Miss Pei so concerned about us delivery drivers?”
Pei Kexin swirled the red wine in her hand casually.
“Not everyone is as lucky as you. Speak up, how old are you this year?”
Zhan Jingchen could only continue his fabrication. “22.”
Oh, a bit young, but fortunately old enough to get married.
“Are you from here?”
“No.”
“Where is your hometown?”
“Miss Pei…”
Pei Kexin smiled, revealing two sharp canine teeth, looking rather playful and cute, a stark contrast to her demeanor when not smiling.
“No malice intended, just making conversation. It’s fine if you don’t want to say.”
Then Zhan Jingchen wouldn’t say. It would save him the trouble of making up more stories.
Unsure of her intentions, Zhan Jingchen fell silent.
Pei Kexin took another sip of red wine. “Are you married?”
Zhan Jingchen was utterly bewildered.
Did this crazy woman have to be so indirect? What exactly did she want?
“So poor, who would want me?”
Pei Kexin’s eyelids lifted again, her eyes shining as she looked at him. “Don’t you even have a girlfriend?”
Zhan Jingchen wanted to leave. “No. I have nothing.”
“How much is your monthly income?”
He suppressed his irritation internally. “Is Miss Pei trying to introduce me to someone?”
Pei Kexin revealed her playful canine teeth and smiled again. “If I say yes, would you be willing?”
Willing?
This woman, whom he’d known for less than five minutes, was introducing him to someone? Was this a joke?
Which unfortunate woman had she hated so much that she wanted to introduce her to a delivery driver whose real name she didn't even know?
Zhan Jingchen’s curiosity was piqued again. “Tell me more.”
Pei Kexin put down her wine glass.
With her fair fingers, she pushed the business card he had just delivered back towards him.
“I’m introducing myself to you. Think about it.”
Zhan Jingchen: “??”
“I don’t want your car, I don’t want your house, I don’t want your betrothal gifts, and I don’t want you going out to deliver food every day. I only ask that you agree to marry me tomorrow.”
“Besides living and eating for free at my expense, I’ll give you twenty thousand a month for living expenses.”
“??”
“You probably think this is sudden and strange, and you’re afraid I’m trying to trick you. It’s alright, I can give you time to consider.”
“To be frank, this is just a transaction. I don’t need you to truly be my husband. You just need to be a live-in son-in-law at my house for a month. We’ll sign a contract. When the month is up, I’ll add a bonus of another hundred thousand.”
Zhan Jingchen was now 23 years old. As the youngest son of Zhan Beijue and Jiang Nan Fang, he had been doted on from birth.
He knew about the power struggles within wealthy families, where many marriages were mere transactions to secure more assets.
But he had only heard about it before; he never expected to encounter such a situation himself.
Moreover, for one month, to gain the status of being divorced, and only earn three hundred thousand!
This wasn't even a major wealthy family, yet the scheming went to such lengths?
Judging by the airs she put on, he thought they were going to discuss some big business deal, but it turned out to be just this?
If she weren’t somewhat attractive, he would have left long ago!
Seeing his long silence and lack of response, Pei Kexin probed.
“What? Do you think it’s too abrupt, and you’re afraid?”
Zhan Jingchen looked at her face, adorned with impeccable makeup, trying to see through the false facade to her true self.
However, at her young age, her composure was deep. Her expressions and gaze were as steady as rocks, and he couldn't find any flaws.
“If I’m not mistaken, today isn’t April Fool’s Day. For Miss Pei to joke with someone like me, just trying to make a living, it’s a bit much.”
“We’ve only known each other for a few minutes, and you want to marry me? Anyone would be hesitant to agree.”
Pei Kexin looked at him calmly.
“I know what you’re worried about, and I can tell you clearly, there’s no need for concern.”
“This marriage is not that kind of marriage. You don’t need to have any emotional interaction with me, much less consummation.”
“You are merely a worker I’m hiring with money. The job title of this worker is ‘husband’.”
“It holds no significance, just like the cleaner I hired. I pay, you perform your duties, we stay out of each other’s way, and part ways when the term is up. It’s that simple.”
She certainly had a pragmatic outlook.
Zhan Jingchen raised an eyebrow. “Forgive me, but I don’t understand why Miss Pei would do this?”
Pei Kexin: “Don’t ask what you shouldn’t. You just need to consider whether you want to earn these three hundred thousand.”
“If yes, we’ll sign the contract immediately, and strictly adhere to it thereafter. If not… just consider what I’ve said as a joke.”
“…”
“Of course, if you feel the price is too low, we can negotiate. Although it’s only for a month, you’ll still end up with the status of being divorced. If you feel that’s unfair, I can increase it to five hundred thousand.”